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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to be more aware of these important new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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